Raoul Pal sees similarities between today's crypto market and the 2017 bull run, citing early-stage macro growth and a weakening U.S. dollar.
He predicts a major rally extending possibly into 2026 driven by institutional investments like sovereign wealth funds.
Pal's business cycle model indicates the global economy is still early in growth, aligning with rising asset prices, particularly in crypto.
The recent 9% drop in the U.S. Dollar Index further supports the case for investors turning to alternatives like Bitcoin.
Global liquidity surge, supported by central bank actions and delayed rate cuts, contributes to what Pal terms the 'banana zone,' a phase of rapid price escalation.
Institutional involvement, notably by sovereign wealth funds and major entities, marks a difference from previous cycles, potentially prolonging the current crypto bull run.
Pal remains cautiously bullish, viewing the current market setup as more akin to early 2020 than the peak of a hype cycle, suggesting further upside potential.
He acknowledges market volatility but sees it as inherent to the fast-moving crypto space and not necessarily alarming when considered within the broader market context.
Pal highlights the maturation of crypto, with its alignment to real-world economic factors signaling a potential significant expansion of crypto's role in the financial system in the near future.